[AMRadio] Starting in AM

[David Rhodes]

Correction:  My uncle was K6PRF

On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 5:47 PM, David Rhodes <der3113 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Rob,
> I am retired but an active fine artist, with no training in electronics.
>  However I do have a keen interest in radio.  My uncle inspired me many
> years ago as he was a ham (W6PRF).  I live in northern Utah on 1/2 acre.
>  Plenty of room for several more dipole antennas planned this summer.
>  Downside is the power lines running east/west at the north end of the lot.
>  We do live in a town with sufficient 60 cycle hum.
>
> Have been active in Army MARS and now serving in comms in CAP.  Listening
> to AM I am drawn to the audio quality, also the pace of QSO's by most AM
> hams.  Love to restore things but will need a little help with any radio
> repairs.  I do have friends around here that can help.
> Dave, N7PEI
>
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> On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 5:19 PM, Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> David, tell us a little bit about yourself--how you came to be interested
>> in
>> AM, and where you live, i.e. are you in a town, or out in the country--how
>> much room do you have for antennas...my advice may depend on your
>> situation.
>>
>> I don't think there is any way around this--my experience has been that if
>> you are going to run vintage gear, you are going to have to acquire some
>> knowledge of radio and troubleshooting and have some test equipment and
>> tools on hand.   You may as well know this now, but, this is part of the
>> fun.  This was one of the things that got me interested in this kind of
>> ham
>> radio.  Running modern gear that I didn't understand very well was boring.
>> It's okay for a few years, but eventually you start wondering how much
>> difference there is between modern ham radio appliance operating and CB.
>> Once you start to learn how circuits function you will feel some sense of
>> accomplishment which is satisfying.   Pretty soon the indoor vendor stuff
>> at
>> hamfests will be entirely uninteresting and you'll be spending all your
>> time
>> out in the flea market where the high quality stuff is.
>>
>> What ham gear to you have right now?  That will also affect the advice you
>> get.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Rob
>> K5UJ
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 3:50 PM, David Rhodes <der3113 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I have been a ham for 20 years, but have just recently developed an
>> > interest
>> > in AM. My interest is in a boat anchor transmitter and receiver.  Any
>> > suggestions on equipment for a not too technical person like me, and
>> where
>> > to find it would be appreciated.  Thinking about going to Dayton.  Dave,
>> > N7PEI
>> >
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>> > David Rhodes
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